What is mobile physical therapy?

Mobile physical therapy (also called in-home or concierge PT) is one-on-one physical therapy delivered directly to your home, office, or gym by a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy. You receive the same clinical care as an outpatient clinic — without commuting or waiting rooms.

Does Kinetic CV Physical Therapy accept insurance?

Kinetic CV is a cash-pay, out-of-network practice. We do not bill insurance or Medicare directly. Many patients use HSA/FSA funds. We provide a superbill you can submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement.

Which cities in Orange County does Kinetic CV serve?

Kinetic CV serves Fountain Valley, Westminster, Huntington Beach, Garden Grove, Santa Ana, Irvine, Newport Beach, and surrounding Orange County cities.

How much does in-home physical therapy cost in Orange County?

In-home physical therapy sessions typically range from $175–$250 per session in Orange County. Kinetic CV offers package pricing and a free 15-minute consultation. Visit our pricing page for current rates.

Can I get physical therapy at home after surgery?

Yes. Kinetic CV specializes in post-surgical in-home PT following knee replacement, hip replacement, ACL reconstruction, rotator cuff repair, and spinal surgery. Dr. Chris Vu, DPT comes directly to your home so you can begin recovery safely without leaving.

Does Medicare pay for in-home physical therapy?

Medicare pays for two very different things. Part A covers home health PT only if you are formally homebound and under a physician-ordered home health plan. Part B covers outpatient PT, but most cash-based mobile PTs in Orange County (Kinetic CV included) are non-participating. You pay out of pocket and receive a superbill for partial out-of-network reimbursement.

Do I have to be homebound to get in-home PT?

Only for Medicare home health. Concierge in-home PT has no homebound requirement — you can be working, traveling, or running marathons and still book a visit.

Will concierge PT bill my insurance?

Kinetic CV does not bill insurance and does not accept HSA or FSA cards. You pay at time of service. We provide a coded superbill you can keep for your records.

Kinetic CV PT | Mobile Physical Therapy in Orange County, CA

If you've Googled "does Medicare cover physical therapy at home," you've probably ended up more confused than when you started. The answer depends entirely on which kind of in-home PT you mean — and the two options serve very different patients.

This guide breaks down the difference between Medicare home health PT and concierge mobile PT in 2026, what each costs, and how to figure out which one fits your situation in Orange County.

The Short Answer

Medicare home health PT is free at the point of service, but only if you are homebound and ordered into a home health episode by your physician.
Concierge mobile PT (like Kinetic CV) is cash-pay, has no homebound requirement, and gives you 60 minutes one-on-one with the same Doctor of Physical Therapy every visit. Medicare doesn't pay directly, but a superbill can recover part of the cost through out-of-network benefits.

What "Homebound" Actually Means

Medicare's homebound test has two parts: (1) leaving home requires a "considerable and taxing effort," and (2) you need help (a person, a device, or special transportation) to leave. Short trips for medical care or family events are allowed. But if you can drive to a clinic without major difficulty, you almost certainly don't qualify.

Most active OC residents — even those recovering from a total knee replacement or rotator cuff repair — don't meet this bar after the first 2–4 weeks. That's where concierge mobile PT fills the gap.

Side-by-Side Comparison

Feature	Medicare Home Health PT	Concierge Mobile PT
Cost to you	$0 (covered by Medicare A)	$200–$300/visit, superbill for partial reimbursement
Must be homebound?	Yes	No
Same therapist each visit?	Usually rotating	Always
Visit length	20–40 min	60 min
Physician referral?	Required	Not required in CA (direct access)

When Concierge Mobile PT Makes Sense

Want 60 minutes one-on-one with the same Doctor of Physical Therapy every visit
Have aged out of your home health episode but still need progressive rehab
Aren't homebound but value not driving to a clinic
Need flexible evening/weekend appointments around work
Want progressive strength and return-to-sport work, not just basic ambulation

Managing Your Out-of-Pocket Cost

Package pricing: Kinetic CV offers 4- and 8-visit packages at meaningful discounts.
Tax deductibility: Medical expenses above 7.5% of AGI may be deductible — talk to your tax advisor.

Kinetic CV does not accept insurance, Medicare, HSA, or FSA payments.

Bottom Line

If you qualify as homebound and are happy with shorter, rotating-therapist visits, Medicare home health is hard to beat on cost. For everyone else in Orange County who wants serious, progressive PT without the clinic commute — concierge mobile PT is the better long-term fit. Call Dr. Vu at (949) 478-1460 for a free 15-minute consult.